Brad Avery

Brad Avery

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Brad is a Reporter for BevNET.com.

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Health-Ade Takes Second Swing at Prebiotic Soda with SunSip

Four years ago, Health-Ade Kombucha took its first step into the emerging functional soda set with the launch of its prebiotic Health-Ade Booch Pop line. Now, after discontinuing that product last year, the company is hoping to revamp the concept with a new take on the category, dubbed SunSip by Health-Ade.

Distribution: Hi Seltzer Partners with Spec’s in Texas

Hi Seltzer, a Kentucky-based brand of infused seltzers made with hemp-derived delta-8 THC, has partnered with Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods to distribute its products to on-premise accounts throughout Texas; also, Nguyen Coffee Goes To Texas; Cure Gets Outdoorsy with REI; and 100 Coconuts Gets Deeper With Publix.

Vita Coco Chops Runa, All Products Discontinued

The Vita Coco Company’s plant-based energy drink brand Runa may be on the auction block after being discontinued, effective immediately, according to the brand’s website.

Eternal Water Seeks Longevity as It Ramps Up Business

Founded in 2008 by CEO Karim Mashouf, Eternal Water is a natural alkaline bottled water brand which sources and bottles its naturally alkaline spring water from its facility in Walnut Creek, California. The brand’s product portfolio is minimalist, only offering unflavored still water in 600 mL, 1 L, 1.5 L and 2.5 L varieties in single-serve and multipacks.

Petalfast Targets Expansion with $8M Raise

Cannabis brands accelerator and distribution platform Petalfast has raised $8 million in an equity funding round led by a group of family offices in order to support the business’s expansion into new markets.

Sprecher Brewing Co. Acquires Juvee

Marking its third acquisition since 2021, Wisconsin-based beer and craft soda producer Sprecher Brewing Company announced today it has acquired functional energy drink brand Juvee for an undisclosed sum.

VUUM Marries Protein and Energy with Sparkling Beverage Launch

It’s a protein drink. It’s an energy drink. And its founders believe it can be a superior alternative to both categories leading brands. Founded by a pair of USC graduates, Los Angeles-based startup VUUM produces a line of functional sparkling drinks made with 135 mg of caffeine and 10 grams of pea protein.

Carbonating Mix Brand Bobelo Makes a Break for Brick-and-Mortar

After years of operating as a small, under the radar brand sold online, powdered functional beverage maker Bobelo is making a serious push for retail. Based in Utah, Bobelo produces a line of better-for-you, functional drink mixes which add flavor and carbonation when poured into still water.

Distribution: Magic Mind Manifests in Sprouts

Functional shots brand Magic Mind will apparate into Sprouts Farmers Market stores across the country this month; Vietnamese coffee maker Nguyen Coffee Supply announced that all three of its ready-to-drink canned coffees will be included in Sprouts' Innovation Program.